CRICKET.

Timaru Herald, Volume LVIII, Issue 1661, 15 January 1895, Page 2

CRICKET.

♦ THIRD TEST MATCH. Per Electric Telegraph — Copyright. Per Press Association. Adelaide, January 14. The Englishmen are most disappointed with their batting display on Saturday. They do not blame the wicket which, although not up to the highest Adelaide standard, was worth at least twice as many runs as they made upon it. In partial extenuation of their failure they complain that like almost everyone else m the city they were unable to get any sleep on Friday night owing to the intense heat. The bowling was splendid. The Australians agree that they never saw Callaway bowl better, while Giffen had all the batsmen except Brown, who played a defensive game, m trouble. The fielding was the finest ever seen m Adelaide. Worrall, Gregory, Bruce, Iredale, and Harry repeatedly distinguished themselves.' So accurate was the throwing m that the wickets were several times knocked down. Jarvis was m splendid form with the gloves. There was little to complain of about the wicket, which played well throughout the day, and the Australians when they went m demonstrated that it was by no means difficult to make runs. There was general disappointment when Trott, who on the first day played one of the prettiest innings ever seen on the Oval, retired for 0. Bruce was apparently determined to do better than m the first innings and took no undue risks at the start. As soon, however, as he was set, the Victorian began to play with characteristic freedom. None were more pleased to see him score than Blackham. "Heis a bit anxious," said the wicket-keeper, "because they were beginning to say that he was not worth a pjace. I am glad he is scoring, for a good deal of pressure had to be used to get him away from business." The dashing left-hander is a great favourite m all the colonies, and the way he sent ball after ball rattling to the chains was a treat to witness. His score went up by leaps and bounds,and it mattered not whether Richardson, Brockwell, Lockwood or Peel was bowling, the result was just the same. Bruce's innings was the most brilliant seen on the Adelaide Oval since Lyons scored 124 against New South Wales two years ago, but he and Iredale were scoring fast at the finish. In one over 19 runs were hit oft Lockwood. The weather to-day was fine and overcast with a cool breeze. The wicket played well, and there was a large attendance. Gregory and Iredale got m some fast work, and with his score at 42 Iredale gave Peel a hot return which he failed to hold. Lockwood was temporarily disabled through an injured finger. Frequent changes' were made m the bowling, but it was not long before the Sydney man played one into his wicket. Harry followed, but was not at the wickets for more than a few minutes when Richardson found a weak ■pot m his defence, and with a fast yorker caused his retirement. Worrall then came to the assistance of Iredale, but after getting into double figures he put Briggs easily into Peel's hands at mid-off. Jarvis followed, and Iredale received an ovation on passing Brace's total. Both batsmen were apparently quite at home, and though boundary hits were not frequent, a rapid succession of singles brought about a change of bowling, Briggs giving way to Brockwell. The South Australian marked his appreciation of the change by scoring 7 runs off the first two balls, while Iredale brought up his century off the last ball of the over. This was the signal for a great outburst from the public. Richardson now handed the leather to Peel and the change brought about the downfall of Jarvis, who up to this time had played excellent cricket. In reaching out to the Yorkshireman he gave Brown an easy chance at point. After lunch Brockwell opened to Iredale, who sent him to the fence for four, repeating the dose m the same over. Trott, who had filled the gap, began operations ofl" Peel, and on trying a second run very nearly lost his wicket. The third century was brought up by Iredale, who drove Peel for a triplet amid cheers. Trott was batting with great confidence and getting some pretty strokes m while Iredale was taking things easily. Lockwood relieved Brockwell, off whom SO runs had been scored without a wicket. Peel was keeping down the score, but Lockwood, who was being "no balled," was taken off m place of Briggs. The Melbournite resisted all the efforts of the bowlers to tempt him, and Peel then began bowling all over the wicket. Iredale was not disconcerted and knocked off a couple of boundary hits which took his score past that made m the match m Sydney. His end, however, was close at hand, as by a bad stroke he sent the ball back to the bowler and retired. He received the greatest ovation ever heard on the oval. Callaway joined Trott and lively hitting ensued, fours being rung up m fine style. With a view to stopping the fast scoring Stoddart again put Richardson on m order to give Peel a spell, but the fielding at this time was not up to the mark, and several runs were obtained. Callaway left most of the scoring to Trott, who was thoroughly set and playing the bowling with the utmost confidence. Callaway showed excellent defence, and managed to give his comrade sufficient help to raise his score from 25 to 72 when one of Richardson's fast ones got past him, and the innings closed for 411. After a short interval, Maclajren and 'Ward opened the Englishmen's second innings. The former was not slow to get to work rattling up the score m fine style. He was beginning to score at a great rate when he played A. Trott to Iredale which was held. It was not long before Trott caused Ward's retirement, Phillipson was next, feut Giffen disarranged his stumps after he had scored a single, and the prospects of the visi tors were anything but bright. Stoddart and Brown played out time, the former acting on the defensive. The following were the scores : — Australia. Ist Innings ...238

■ 2nd Innings. H. Trott, b Peel C Giffen, c Ford, b Peel ... 2A Bruce, c Brockwell, b Briggs ... 8C Darling, c Phillipson, b Lockwood... 3 Iredale, c and.b Peel 140 Gregory, hit wicket, b Richardson... 20 Harry, b Richardson 6 Worrall, c Peel b Briggs ... ... 11 Jarvis, c Brown b Peel 29 Callaway, b Richardson 11 A. Trott, not out 72 Sundries 15 Total 411 Peel took 4 wickets for 96, Richardson 3 for 89, Lockwood 1 for 7o, Brockwell 0 for 50. Briggs 2 for 58, Ford 0 for 33. England. Ist Innings 124 2nd Innings. Maclaren, c Iredale bA. Trott ... 35 Ward, bA. Trott ... 13 Ehilipson, b Giffen 1 Stoddart, not out ... ... ... 1 Brown, not out 2 Extras ..', ... 4 Total for 3 wickets 56